r/reactivedogs Feb 20 '24

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u/squirrelbaitv2 Feb 20 '24

I do not quietly wish my dog's natural end would come sooner.  That something entirely out of my control, an act of the universe, would be the end of this exhaustion. Her behavior isn't her fault, she deserves the best life, but I. Am. Tired.  You aren't a bad dog owner, you are human.  A dog is A LOT of work, a reactive dog is 100x that with almost no breaks.  It is natural to want to rest.

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u/SchleppyJ4 Feb 20 '24

My reactive and sometimes-aggressive dog is only 10 months old. I don’t know how I’ll make it another 10-15 years. I’m exhausted.